INTELLIGENTLY AGGRESSIVE HOSELINE MANAGEMENT (LIVE FIRE)

Ron Givens

This class is blended lecture & HOT (1.5 – 2 hours / 6 - 6.5 hours with Breaks) 
The Power Point shows the student:
1. Differences in hose loads.
2. Smooth vs Fog.
3. Nozzle reaction #s and how to it relates to the way we fight fire.
4. Size-up considerations.
5. Hose deployments and why we should be making it easier.
6. Body mechanics when handling hose lines.
7. Hose line positions.
This class provides the knowledge to make intelligent decisions when setting up to fight fire and how body mechanics can make our jobs easier and allow us to become more aggressive if we need to. FULL PPE & SCBA REQUIRED.

SEARCHABLE VS. SURVIVABLE (LIVE FIRE) 

Sean Duffy

In the lecture we will be covering statistics and sharing videos to drive home points of why and when we search. We will also be covering where our searches often fail and where they are successful. The intent is to not only size up our fires on arrival, but also size up our searches so we may perform them quicker and in a more efficient manner. It is important to understand that before we make any decisions we need to know where our successes have been. In today’s fire environment we simply do not have much time. We must have a system in place for quick decision making of our searches in relation to our fire environment. We must identify our searchable spaces immediately.  There is no singular mode, rather multiple methods to enhance the survivability for the unprotected occupant. This course is about how we search, when to search and what’s the best way to affect our search increasing our odds not only to locate a victim but remove them in the most efficient manner. Let us not forget that life IS and ALWAYS will be our number one priority! It should not be the mindset of “what’s good for us” but rather we MUST concentrate our efforts on what is best for THEM!  FULL PPE AND SCBA REQUIRED.

MASTERING THE 850 ENGINE (LIVE FIRE) 

Joel Richardson

This class is designed to bring a wide variety of engine work that is familiar to many suburban area departments in the Florida Panhandle. This will include Mastering the Triple Layer, the Backup Man, Firefighter Shortfalls on the Fireground, and More. FULL PPE INCLUDING SCBA REQUIRED.

ADVANCED THROUGH THE LOCK

John Hawowyk

Thru-the-Lock, the "Not So Forcible Entry" Experience first-hand knowledge of the different type of locks that we encounter in the fire service and how to tactically gain entry with minimizing damage to the door's structural components. There is a brief presentation and the remainder of the course is H.O.T. (Hands-On-Training) with props created to give your department practical experience in defeating the locks all while providing excellent customer service. The H.O.T. Props: 1. Commercial Mortise Lock Prop: Lock Cylinder Pulling & Manipulation, 2. Residential & Commercial Door Knob Defeat Prop, 3. Defeating the Dead Bolt Prop, 4. 2 Residential Door Props - Multiple Lock Defeating Scenarios. HELMET & GLOVES REQUIRED.

EVERYTHING SAWS

Julio Ramos

This class is a must! No matter if you are a seasoned tech or a probationary just out of recruit school, This Class Is For You! Everything Saws For The Fire Service will go over in detail on the saws used in the fire service, maintenance and trouble shooting, body positioning, and more! This is not a forcible entry or roof ops class, although you will do both in this class, but an emphasis on saw usage and body positioning. Rotary Saws, Chain Saws, Reciprocating Saws, and Bandsaws will be gone over in detail.

FULL PPE INCLUDING SCBA REQUIRED.

PIT BOSS EXTRICATION

Jeff McVay/TNT

Come join TNT Rescue Systems Jeff McVay and his TNT Cadre for an in depth “Pitboss Extrication” HOT Class on March 6th! Want to take your vehicle extrication skills to the next level? This class will challenge students to use sound stabilization and extrication techniques while learning various techniques for handling even the most difficult extrication scenarios. PANTS, COATS, HELMET, GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION REQUIRED.

DOWN & DIRTY FORCIBLE ENTRY

Robert James

Cameron Peek

Forcible entry tools and tactics have been around for ages. The need for keeping up with the ever so-changing game of forcing our way through things on the street is changing on us fast, and we have to be prepared. This interactive, forcible entry program is designed to teach the firefighter no matter the level of experience the main, basic and advanced principles of street smart forcible entry. This program focuses on new and older, but yet safe, street approved methods and techniques for conventional forcible entry tactics. During this time we will discuss and show techniques for making entry through and around locks, for both residential and commercial structures. Students will also learn quick access into urban steel roll gates and how to defeat the locks and locking mechanisms for them. Overcoming street hatches, additional security features like drop bars, slide bolts, burglar bars and modified locks will be covered as well. Because this class is an interactive class, students will be faced with forcible entry scenarios and explain how they would overcome the challenges as well.  HELMET & GLOVES REQUIRED.

RIT REFINEMENT

Dustin Martinez

A survival based class that drills important and proven strategies to try and implement calm amongst the chaos. This is a must take class if you want to improve your understanding and skills in the RIT arena! 🤘🏻This class has been taught previously at MAFFC and we are honored to have this class offering at the 2021 NFFX!!! 

FULL PPE INCLUDING SCBA REQUIRED.

THE SUBURBAN TRUCK (LIVE FIRE)

Joel Richardson

In many fire departments across the country,  the lack of dedicated truck company is becoming a common trend. With this in mind, firefighters must be exposed to more tactics and training that covers more than just hose placement. Search and rescue, VES, ladders, and ventilation are skills that are dictated by arrival sequence and victim demands. The primary purpose of a firefighters job is life safety, and this class will present the numerous ways that truck tactics can assist the overall success of the fire scene.

FULL PPE INCLUDING SCBA REQUIRED.